Tag: restaurant
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Side Hustle Lounge expands the awesome vibes of Mootz Pizzeria and features some superb small plate bites
Detroit, MI — Due to my busy (and sometimes hectic) schedule, I rarely get to revisit some of the previous establishments I’ve featured. Fortunately, the last time I was at Mootz Pizzeria in downtown Detroit a few months ago, I was given a sneak peek of their expansion project: Side Hustle Lounge. I glanced around…
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Hudson’s Place is a homerun trifecta for artisan pizzas, top-notch café drinks, and gelato
Bloomfield Township, MI — I visited a lovely coffee shop last week in Bloomfield Township that not only brews stellar coffee but also serves remarkable pizza and gelato. Hudson’s Place’s sensational food, gelato, and drinks are curated through meticulous research and development by husband-and-wife owners Tom and Amanda Quni. Hudson’s Place opened earlier this year…
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Noori Pocha/Chicken in Clawson is a phenomenal must-try Korean dining experience
Clawson, MI –My first foodie adventure to downtown Clawson last summer was quite the discovery. I found a trove of foodie destinations covering an array of cuisines from tacos to sushi, Mexican, barbecue, Japanese, classic diners, and more. One of the first establishments that caught my eye was Noori Pocha, which appeared to be an…
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A four-day weekend spent as a ‘Foodiecation’ resulted in some great adventures!
Macomb/Plymouth/Clawson, MI — I recently enjoyed a four-day weekend, some eagerly awaited time off from work, albeit my original plans for my vacation fell through. Months ago, when I initially requested time off, my hope was to attend the 2024 James Beard Awards, which were held this past weekend in downtown Chicago. I thoroughly researched…
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Detroit nonprofit opens new restaurant in Midtown: Epiphany – Nain Rouge Kitchen
Detroit, MI — A Detroit nonprofit has introduced a new concept to the Midtown scene housed in the former Vigilante Kitchen/Smith & Co. establishment on Seldon Street. Epiphany – Nain Rouge Kitchen is the latest concept development announced by Soil2Service, with a focus on community and cuisine. Epiphany is being led by Soil2Service Executive Director Jeremy Abbey…
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Bao Space in Ann Arbor is the dim sum experience I’ve been craving for in Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI — This foodie adventure has been in the works for some time, mainly because it’s actually my second (documented) lunch adventure with my sister in Ann Arbor! Some followers might recall my first foodie adventure out to Ann Arbor to catch up with my sister at Biercamp, a friendly neighborhood meat shop specializing…
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The 2024 James Beard Award semifinalists have been announced, including several great Michigan representatives!
Detroit, MI – On Wednesday, the James Beard Foundation announced the 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists for the James Beard Awards. For some in the restaurant industry, receiving this call or notice for a nomination can feel like Christmas morning. The James Beard Foundation is a nonprofit organization that celebrates and supports the people…
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